FIVE DAYS
learning, sharing, and camaraderie
Monday, 4 October 21
Members of the International Association of Military Academies and their guests are encouraged to arrive in Vermont on or before Monday, October 4th by midday. For those conference participants arriving by air, Burlington International Airport (BTV) is located in Burlington, Vermont and is approximately 45 miles to Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Ground transportation will be provided for participants from Burlington International Airport to Montpelier, Vermont area hotels by Norwich University.
Conference Registration will be open onsite at Norwich University, located off Interstate 89, exit #4 via Route 12 North.
Conference attendees and guests are encouraged to check in to their hotel.
Norwich University President Mark Anarumo will host an Evening Welcome Reception at Norwich University.
Tuesday, 5 October 21
Morning:
0700 – Breakfast will be available at your hotel.
0800 – Conference attendees depart from their hotel to Norwich University via Norwich provided transportation.
Morning Sessions:
International Symposium of Military Academies Welcome; Norwich University Orientation, Milano Ballroom, Roberts Hall, Norwich University
Norwich University Campus Tour, Mack Hall with Corps of Cadets’ Commandant’s and cadet leaders’ briefing and ROTC leaders’ brief Group Sessions – featuring Cybersecurity War Room, Undergraduate Research Student Scholarship Posters, Briefings by Norwich Research Centers including the Peace and War Center (PAWC), Center for Global Resilience and Security (CGRS), Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER) and Norwich University Applied Research Institute (NUARI).
The Norwich Design Build Collaborative will showcase its’ sustainable housing initiative.
The College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) will provide an overview of its online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and professional development (Norwich Pro®) programs.
The Sullivan Museum and History Center, a Smithsonian® Affiliate, will be open for tours.
Afternoon:
Lunch will be provided in the Wise Campus Center.
Group Sessions continue in the afternoon
1500-1600 – Norwich University Corps of Cadets Pass and Review in honor of ISOMA
1600-1700 – Conference Opening Reception and Dinner, Vermont National Guard Armory, Norwich University
2000 Ground transportation to hotel by Norwich University
Wednesday, 6 October 21
0700 – Breakfast will be available at your hotel.
Note – An optional PT is available with Norwich Cadets to include the Dog River Run, a Norwich tradition for all Rooks. Norwich University will transport those interested in participating in PT from their hotel to Norwich and return participants to their hotel following the PT workout.
0800 – 1200 ISOMA Meetings and Breakout Sessions, Montpelier Hotel
1200 – Lunch, Montpelier
1300 – Walking historical tour of Montpelier, the state capital of Vermont.
1500 – Travel to Burlington, Vermont’s largest city and spend time exploring the museums, shops, restaurants and pubs, and galleries of Church Street in downtown Burlington.
1700 – Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen on Lake Champlain.
2000 – Ground transportation to Montpelier hotel.
Thursday, 7 October 21
0700 – Breakfast will be available at your hotel
0800 – Depart hotel for Norwich University
0900 – 1700 Conference meetings, group discussions and networking sessions, classroom visits, vendor tables
Lunch – Milano Ballroom, Roberts Hall
1700 – 1830 Dinner Celebration, Milano Ballroom, Roberts Hall
1900 – Todd Lecture Series, Plumley Armory
2000 – Ground transportation to Montpelier hotel.
Friday, 8 October 21
0800 – Breakfast will be available at your hotel
0900 – 1200 Sessions resume followed by a closing ceremony.
1200 – ISOMA 2021 adjourns and guests depart hotel. Norwich University transportation is available for guests departing Burlington International Airport.
